News in brief for April 20: German transport strike shuts down Prague flights
The top headlines for the Czech Republic on Thursday, April 20, 2023, updated daily to keep you up to speed.
Czechia paid higher energy bills than any other EU country in second half of last year
Adjusted for purchasing power, Czechs had to pay the most for gas out of all EU countries and faced the second-highest electricity prices.
Seven-day isolation after Covid no longer mandatory in Czechia from Thursday
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Doctors or health officials will still be able to order isolation in some cases, such as people in contact with those who have weakened immune systems.
Czech government to propose new legal definition of rape
The current definition does not explicitly include the absence of consent.
Poll: Czech public rates the current government the worst in a decade
To find a cabinet less popular than that of Petr Fiala, you have to go back to Petr Nečas, who resigned after a scandal in 2013.
News in brief for April 19: Police investigate tragic fall at Prague's National Theatre
The top headlines for the Czech Republic on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, updated daily to keep you up to speed.
Almost two-thirds of Czech employees don’t earn a minimum decent wage
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Inflation and lower salary increases mean that more people working in Czechia can no longer maintain a basic standard of living.
Czech crown continues impressive run: Where does your Czech money go furthest in Europe?
Czechia's national currency recently hit a 15-year high against the euro. What does this mean if you're traveling outside of Czechia in Europe?
Startup seeks to eliminate deposits for renting a flat in Czechia
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Having to come up with a large security deposit on top of the first rent and other fees can be an obstacle for many seeking to rent a flat.
Czech cities to read out victims' names for Holocaust Remembrance Day
Tomorrow marks exactly 80 years since the start of the Warsaw Ghetto uprising. Today, Czech cities will unite in remembering Jews killed in the Holocaust.
Stunning glass grid selected as new design for Prague's Českomoravská metro
The glass and enamel design matches other stations on the metro B line, and protects the station from the harsh groundwater.
Czechia unveils new plans for pension reform
The change, which will see pensions indexed by inflation, has been met with opposition in parliament.
Russia says Czechia sent Moroccan-owned tanks to Ukraine without its consent
The Czech Foreign Ministry and a Czech arms company call the Russian account of events disinformation.
News in brief for April 18: Details on mass murder released, ageism hurting Czech society
The top headlines for the Czech Republic on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, updated daily to keep you up to speed.
PM Fiala promotes Czech aviation and defense interests in Philippines
On the first stop of his 10-day Asian tour, Fiala said Czech defense and aviation firms seek to expand their exports to the Philippines.
EU residents moving to Czechia will be required to register with Interior Ministry, new draft law says
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The government also plans to introduce a new electronic system in which applicants for residency can document their application.
Security checks at Prague Castle have ended
The announcement comes after almost seven years of the strict measures, which have often caused queues outside the castle.
